Mexican keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Mexican cuisine is highly adaptable for keto by focusing on grilled meats and fresh toppings while avoiding core starches.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats (carne asada, pollo asado), cheese, avocado, crema, salsa verde, onions, cilantro, and radishes are excellent keto staples.
Danger zones
Explicitly avoid corn tortillas, flour tortillas, rice, all beans, sugary marinades (e.g., some al pastor), and sweet beverages like horchata.
Best for
This cuisine works best for keto dieters prioritizing high protein and can easily be modified for higher fat intake with added cheese, avocado, and sour cream.
What to drink
Drinks you will see at Mexican restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.
Order these
- KetoMineral Water with Lime agua mineral con limón · 1g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstCucumber Lime Water agua de pepino con limón · 20g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sin azúcar' (no sugar). Places that blend to order can usually do it.
- Ask firstChia Lime Water agua de chía con limón · 20g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sin azúcar'.
- Ask firstGreen Juice jugo verde · 20g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sin piña, sin naranja' (no pineapple, no orange) so it's mostly cactus, celery, cucumber and parsley.
- Ask firstSparkling Limeade limonada mineral · 25g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sin azúcar' and add extra lime.
Skip these
- SkipPot Coffee café de olla · 18g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order café americano instead.
- SkipTepache · 25g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
- SkipFruit Agua Fresca agua fresca de fruta · 28g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
- SkipHibiscus Water agua de jamaica · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
- SkipMexican Hot Chocolate chocolate caliente · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order café americano with cream instead.
- SkipAtole · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order café americano instead.
- SkipTamarind Water agua de tamarindo · 35g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
- SkipMexican Fruit Soda refresco de sabor · 37g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
- SkipChampurrado · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order café americano with cream instead.
- SkipFruit Milk Smoothie licuado · 45g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order café americano with a splash of milk instead.
- SkipHorchata · 50g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
- SkipTejuino · 50g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua mineral con limón instead.
23 matching dishes
Escamoles a la Mantequilla (Keto)
Mexican Caviar (Ant Larvae) in Butter (Keto)
A pre-Hispanic delicacy, ant larvae sautéed in butter with epazote, onion, and serrano chile. They have a deli…
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Ensalada de Camarones (Keto)
Keto Shrimp Salad
A refreshing salad made with cooked shrimp, diced avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, and serrano pepper, dresse…
7 net12 total5 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
Ensalada de Nopales (Keto con Queso y Aguacate)
Keto Cactus Salad (with Cheese and Avocado)
A refreshing and unique salad made from tender cooked nopales (cactus paddles), typically mixed with diced tom…
7 net15 total8 fibre15 protein35 fat450 kcal
Pescado al Horno con Verduras (Keto)
Baked Fish with Keto Vegetables
A whole fish or fillet baked with a medley of low-carb vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, onion, tomat…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Calabacitas con Puerco (Keto)
Zucchini and Pork Stew (Keto)
A hearty stew featuring diced zucchini (calabacitas), tender chunks of pork, often cooked with tomatoes, onion…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Chicharrón de Pulpo
Crispy Fried Octopus
Tender octopus tentacles, first slow-cooked or braised to soften, then seasoned and deep-fried until crispy, m…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Langosta a la Mantequilla (Plato Keto con Espárragos Asados)
Lobster in Butter (Keto Plate with Roasted Asparagus)
Fresh lobster cooked simply with rich butter and garlic, highlighting the natural sweetness of the seafood. Se…
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Salpicón de Jaiba
Shredded Crab Salad
A refreshing cold salad made with succulent shredded crab meat, typically mixed with finely diced tomatoes, on…
5 net10 total5 fibre35 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Chiles Gueritos Rellenos de Mariscos
Seafood-Stuffed Yellow Peppers (Bacon-Wrapped)
Mild yellow 'Guerito' peppers, gently roasted or blanched, then generously stuffed with a savory mixture of se…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Chiles Poblanos Asados con Queso
Grilled Poblano Peppers with Melted Cheese
Whole poblano peppers, blistered and peeled, then grilled and topped with a generous layer of melted cheese (t…
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Filete de Res a la Pimienta
Peppered Beef Fillet with Keto Sides
A tender cut of beef fillet (e.g., tenderloin), pan-seared to your preferred doneness and coated in a rich, cr…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Pechuga de Pollo Rellena de Chorizo y Queso (Keto)
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Chorizo and Cheese (Keto)
Juicy chicken breast butterflied and filled with a savory mixture of spicy Mexican chorizo and melted cheeses …
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Pescado al Cilantro con Calabacitas
Fish in Cilantro Sauce with Zucchini
A fresh white fish fillet (e.g., tilapia, snapper) pan-seared or baked and served with a vibrant, fresh cilant…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Chiles Güeros Rellenos de Queso (Sin Capear)
Unbattered Yellow Chiles Stuffed with Cheese
Mild yellow chiles (chiles güeros) are roasted, peeled, and carefully stuffed with a rich, meltable cheese (li…
7 net10 total3 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Chiles Jalapeños Rellenos de Camarón y Queso (Sin Capear)
Unbreaded Jalapeños Stuffed with Shrimp and Cheese (Keto)
Fresh jalapeño peppers hollowed out and generously stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned shrimp and melted…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Huevos con Nopales a la Mexicana
Eggs with Cactus Paddles Mexican Style (Keto)
A classic Mexican breakfast or brunch dish featuring scrambled eggs cooked with tender, diced nopalitos (cactu…
7 net12 total5 fibre28 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Huevos Encilantrados
Eggs in Cilantro Sauce (Keto)
Poached or scrambled eggs simmered in a fresh, vibrant, and slightly spicy cilantro-based sauce with onions an…
7 net10 total3 fibre20 protein50 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Omelette de Huitlacoche con Queso
Huitlacoche and Cheese Omelette
A fluffy omelette filled with earthy huitlacoche (corn smut), sautéed with onion, garlic, and epazote, and a g…
7 net10 total3 fibre28 protein38 fat490 kcal
KAsoon
Pollo con Rajas Poblanas y Crema
Chicken with Poblano Strips and Cream
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made with strips of roasted poblano chile, onions, garl…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Ensalada de Atún Fresco con Aguacate y Pico de Gallo (Keto)
Seared Tuna Salad with Avocado and Pico de Gallo (Keto)
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring a perfectly seared fresh tuna steak, diced avocado, fresh pico de gal…
8 net15 total7 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Guisado de Champiñones con Huevo
Mushroom Stew with Eggs
A rustic and satisfying stew featuring earthy mushrooms cooked in a flavorful tomato and chile sauce, with egg…
8 net12 total4 fibre30 protein35 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Pescado en Hoja Santa con Verduras
Fish Steamed in Hoja Santa Leaves with Vegetables
A delicate white fish fillet (such as snapper or tilapia) seasoned with herbs and spices, then steamed or bake…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Omelette a la Mexicana (con Verduras y Queso)
Mexican Style Omelette with Vegetables and Cheese
A fluffy omelette filled with fresh, diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños (or serranos), and melted cheese. This …
9 net12 total3 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal